Over the past five years, the DPRK has managed to solve the problem of building up a strategic missile arsenal.. Now Pyongyang will allocate funds for the modernization of artillery. New samples of military equipment were presented at the exhibition of weapons "Self-defense 2021".
The military-industrial complex of North Korea is flourishing, despite economic difficulties, experienced by the country. The same applies to China, Iran and Russia- indicated in the foreign edition of 21AAR.
The author was “particularly concerned” by the upgraded KN multiple launch rocket launcher-09. In his words, this system is somewhat comparable to the Chinese A100 product and the Russian BM-30 Smerch, which are equipped with 300 mm ammunition.
Rocket artillery of North Korea is on par with the best products, proposed by China and Russia- noted in the edition.
As explained, after KN modernization-09, first seen in the 2000s, became capable of delivering effective fire at a distance of 200 km. For example, 300-mm Israeli-made Extra missiles have a range 150 km.
Last variant K.N.-09 is now based on a large wheeled armored chassis and has 12, not the former 4 guides, specific to the basic version.
His younger siblings are the upgraded armored M1991, having 22 guides for 240 mm rockets, and improved Russian "Grad" with 40 rails on an extended chassis 6 × 6- indicated in the edition.
The re-equipment of the DPRK army with new heavy analogues of the Grad will allow it to strike throughout South Korea.
New KN variant-09:
Author:Evgeny Lyushilin
used photos:KCNA
